There is now little or no volcanic activity in Grímsvötn with only a small plume of steam being produced. Scientists have not declared the eruption over and do continue to monitor the situation but there are few signs of any likely resumption of volcanic activity.
The clean up operation is underway around Kirkjubaejarklaustur and Route 1 in the southeast is open again.
This short eruption is indicative of life on an island that sits on 2 tectonic plates and is slowly being pulled apart and where much less powerful geothermal activity can be seen on a daily basis. Iceland remains a fascinating country to explore.

Grímsvötn volcano is continuing to erupt although the amount of tephra ejected is diminishing and the plume is now at a reduced height of 3 – 6km but still layering ash in the same area on the south-east coast of Iceland. However, it is expected that Route 1 through this scenic part of the country will re-open very soon.
Flights to Iceland and within Iceland have resumed although there are currently delays affecting Glasgow flights on Icelandair.

We are inspired by Iceland! It is an incredible country, not far away and easy to explore on your own. Today only a small area around Ejyafjallajokull icecap is out of bounds for obvious reasons but Iceland has launched a campaign “Inspired by Iceland”. If you want to be inspired by Iceland and discover some of its amazing nature, adventures and geology in summer or winter then contact us as we’d love to tell you about it!